The Monsters We Defy

Critics Review

• Rich and immersive. . . full of mesmerizing magic!

  P. Djèlí Clark, author of A MASTER OF DJINN

• An enchanting adventure that weaves a spell

  Justina Ireland

• Stolen destinies, dubious bargains, and unlikely groups of allies, all in a city whose history deserves more fame; a fresh and engaging take on historical fantasy

  Marie Brennan

• Masterfully crafted. This smart and entertaining magical heist novel hits all the right notes

  T. L. Huchu

• Clara is a heroine for the ages, and her 1920s Black Washington society, both the glamour and the grit, is so compellingly evoked it’s as though Penelope has given us a peek behind the veil to hear the tales of our ancestors

  Alaya Dawn Johnson

• A high-stakes, delightful read

  Buzzfeed

• Penelope’s blend of fantasy and history is pitch perfect. . . Readers will be wowed

  Publishers Weekly

• A great blending of realistic characters, spiritualism and magic, fantasy, mystery, a heist story and a strong element of romance. I love it when I encounter a book of a type I don’t often read and get completely carried away with. And The Monsters We Defy is such a book that draws you into a brilliantly recreated historical world

  SciFi Mind